Apple pulls Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat from China at Beijing’s request
In recent developments, bitchat launched in July last year and has been used during protests in Madagascar, Uganda, Nepal, Indonesia and Iran as authorities attempted to restrict usage of the…
Schwab plans spot bitcoin, ether trading launch in first half of 2026
In recent developments, the financial services giant with almost $12 trillion in client assets is moving closer to direct crypto trading, offering subscription for early access to the Schwab Crypto…
Bitcoin is now front-running the Fed rather than reacting to it. ETFs are the…
In recent developments, bitcoin’s correlation with global central bank easing has turned strongly negative since 2024, suggesting BTC now leads rather than lags monetary policy signals. Looking closer, market participants…
Polymarket pulls controversial Iran rescue markets after intense backlash
In recent developments, prediction markets face rising regulatory pressure, with congressional Democrats proposing legislation to ban contracts tied to elections, war and government actions. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…
A simple explainer on what quantum computing actually is, and why it is terri…
In recent developments, most simplifies the complex process of quantum computing as “it can be 0 and 1 at the same time.” That is not an explanation for why it…
This Week in Crypto Law (Mar. 29, 2026)
In recent developments, law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce.…
WTI Crude Futures Jump 2.7% After Trump Iran Threat, Bitcoin Taps $69K
In recent developments, on Easter Sunday, President Donald Trump posted a profanity-laced message on Truth Social demanding Iran open the Strait of Hormuz or face military strikes by Tuesday, rattling…
Gold Loses 15% From War Highs as Operation Epic Fury Safe Haven Trade Unwinds
In recent developments, gold dropped to $4,623 per ounce this week after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 178,000 new nonfarm payroll jobs in March 2026, far exceeding consensus…
How Japan’s Crypto Travel Rule Amendment Gives FSA New Transaction Surveill…
In recent developments, last year, Japan moved to widen the reach of its crypto travel rule regime, signaling that the country’s regulatory focus is shifting further toward compliance, transaction traceability,…
Crypto attorney says Drift incident may qualify as ‘civil negligence’
In recent developments, the $280 million Drift Protocol attack was likely carried out by threat actors aligned with North Korea state-affiliated hackers. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…
